Person

Ferdinand I of León

c. 1015–1065 · 11th century · Also known as Ferdinand the Great

Ferdinand I, called the Great, was a son of Sancho III of Navarre who received the county of Castile and became king of León in 1037 after killing Bermudo III in battle. He made the taifas of Toledo, Zaragoza, Seville and Badajoz pay him tribute and took Coimbra in 1064. On his death he divided his kingdoms among his sons.

Ferdinand I of León
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

County of CastileCounty of CoimbraTaifa of Badajoz

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